Brad Smelley, Ryan Baker

LSU defensive back Ryan Baker forces Alabama receiver Brad Smelley out of bounds after a reception in the first half of the BCS championship game on Monday night at the Superdome.

LSU defensive back Ryan Baker forces Alabama receiver Brad Smelley out of bounds after a reception in the first half of the BCS championship game on Monday night at the Superdome. (Andy Lyons / Getty Images)

LSU defensive back Ryan Baker forces Alabama receiver Brad Smelley out of bounds after a reception in the first half of the BCS championship game on Monday night at the Superdome.Andy Lyons / Getty Images